While Brisbane Festival 2021 is still slated to go ahead as of writing, given the recent lockdowns and, in turn, uncertainty around travel restrictions, several events have been postponed or removed entirely from the event calendar. While this is a loss to those hoping to see the events, three new events from local artists are slated to go ahead in their place. These decisions would have been made due to the recent spate of COVID-19 cases across the East Coast of Australia. In particular, the more easily transmissible Delta Variant has caused a heightened level of concern across the population.
Confirmed additions, cancellations and postponements are listed below.
New Shows
Hugh Sheridan LIVE!
Friday 3 September | South Bank Piazza, BOQ Festival Garden
Tickets on sale from 11 am, 13 August.
Hugh Sheridan has become a household name, charming fans on stage and screen year after year with his smooth voice, toe-tapping tunes and powerhouse performances. This is the essential show for Hugh Sheridan fans and fans of jazz, swing, blues, pop and everything that made the Crooners a worldwide hit. Backed by his full band and special guests, Hugh Sheridan’s solo show takes audiences on a journey through the songs and stories that have influenced and shaped his life and career. This is a rare opportunity to look into the heart and soul of Hugh Sheridan as he bares all in a truly exclusive experience.
Cover Up
21 & 22 September | South Bank Piazza, BOQ Festival Garden
On sale now
Join cult cabaret kids and musical masterminds, Briefs Factory and Betty Smokes & The Forgetaboudits for a World Premiere production as they reinvent chart-topping, pub-rocking classics to celebrate some of the greatest hits of all time, including songs by The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Spice Girls, Dua Lipa and Sam Smith.
COLLISION
17 – 23 September | The Warehouse, Northshore Hamilton
On sale now
An explosion for your senses, COLLISION is a cross-pollination of contemporary circus and urban and street dance, teaming together two Brisbane dynamos, Casus Circus and Mad Dance House.
Cancellations
Brisbane Festival will notify all affected ticketholders who will be issued a full refund.
- David Campbell: Back in the Swing (Friday 3 September)
- plenty serious TALK TALK (11 – 15 September)
Postponements
New dates to be confirmed in coming weeks. Ticket holders are requested to hold onto their tickets until contacted by Ticketmaster.
- Enemies of Grooviness Eat Sh!t (15 – 17 September)
- Boy & Bear (16 – 17 September)
